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Will Invisalign correct an overbite? 2 answers

Is Invisalign overbite correction possible? Can I use Invisalign to correct an overbite?

Will Invisalign correct a serious overbite? 1 answer

I went to my orthodontist a few weeks ago and he told me I am a good candidate for invisalign. He is pretty experienced when it comes to treatment. I...

Will Invisalign permanently change my bite? 1 answer

I just started Invisalign yesterday, and it seems to be okay so far, but it is changing my bite. It has definitely moved my teeth, and now when I try...

Cases of relapse (teeth shifting back) after Invisalign? 3 answers

I had braces for a little over 2 years when I was 12. I am now 26 and my teeth seems to have shifted back to their original position. I have slight...

Invisalign cost estimate for big overbite? 1 answer

I'm a teenager and I don't have teeth gaps, but a pretty big overbite. My family isn't really capable of being able to pay for braces (which are...

Invisible braces for correcting my overbite and crowded teeth? 1 answer

I have overcrowded teeth (both top and bottom) and overbite. Will lingual braces (invisible braces) fix the overbite? Will there be teeth needed to be...

Invisalign for bad overbite and crooked teeth? 3 answers

I have a really bad overbite and a little bit of crooked teeth. I think I'm too old for braces as well. Will Invisalign work for me?

Will overbite and teeth crowding weaken teeth? 2 answers

I have an overbite with crowding of upper teeth. I am concerned, will that 'filing' of teeth reduce the enamel and cause weaker teeth?

Invisalign cost estimate for overbite and crowded teeth? 1 answer

Just an estimate, how much would Invisalign cost for someone with overbite? And slightly crowded teeth?

Can I get Invisalign with veneers? 2 answers

I have some veneers my dentist sculpted to my teeth. I don't know what they're called, but he said they didn't last as long and they were definitely...

How to address my open bite and crowded teeth? 1 answer

I went to my dentist for the first time for consultation. He said that I have minor open bite and I need to get my teeth straightened as well as a...

Top and bottom braces to correct overbite? 1 answer

I have an overbite. My doctor already recommended me to an orthodonist. I'm going to him on July 15,2009 for an exam. I have lost all my teeth and all...

Lip lift possible despite an overbite? 3 answers

I would like to get a lip lift because I have a long philtrum that makes my face look older and less proportional. Although my upper lip covers most...

How do I know that I need braces? 1 answer

I have an over bite and gap but I dont believe they are terribly bad or need braces but I want to be sure and I cant ask a dentist because I dont have...

Does Invisalign work on all types of overbites? 2 answers

Hey, I'm from Norway where they also have this kind of treatment. I'm gonna be 17 soon and I'm considering Invisalign. I have a huge overbite, and...

Invisalign with veneers for overbite and slight overjet? 3 answers

Hi, I had braces 10 years ago. My teeth have slightly shifted and now I have a small overbite and slight overjet. I have veneers on my front two...

Invisalign on teeth with permanent bridges and veneers? 2 answers

I have an overbite from thumbsucking as a child. I had laminate veneers done on my top 6 teeth, but would still like to correct the overbite on my 2...

Will Invisalign work for crowded front teeth? 2 answers

I have crowded front teeth on the top and bottom. I also have a tooth that is growing a little behind all my other teeth, on the top and 1 on the...

Best orthodontic option for crowding and overbite? 2 answers

I'm interested in orthodontics for my teeth. Please see a model similar to my teeth in the picture below. I have the crowding problem and a bit of...

Is it okay to wear headgear with Invisalign? 1 answer

I'm class I on top left, class II on top right. I also have an overbite and crowded teeth and narrow arches--top and bottom. My orthodontist is...

Missing adult teeth matters for Invisalign? 2 answers

I have severe bottom crowding, and an overbite. I have several teeth that are missing, including my eye teeth. Does the missing adult teeth matter for...

Overbite correction with Invisalign without headgear? 1 answer

My husband has an overbite that disturbs his chewing--this is along with normal crooked teeth. I've had braces (twice) and so understand how s...

Invisalign or braces to correct overbite or overjet? 2 answers

I have an overbite or overjet of 4 mm. I also have 3 baby teeth, 2 in my upper jaw and one in my lower. I had braces previously. Could I use...

Invisalign for a 23 year old? 3 answers

I'm 23. I have over bite problem. Am I eligible to undergo Invisalign treatment at this age?

Orthodontics or Chin Implant first? 2 answers

I have TMJ from bad orthodontics. I now have a deep overbite bite after splint therapy, and my jaw line is straight across rather than angular. I want...

Surgery for fixing overbite?

I have an overbite and I can't close my lips together. It just looks worse. What kind of plastic surgery can fix this? I already had braces.

Should I correct my bite before a jowl lift? 1 answer

My dentist says I need neuromuscular work done on my teeth and orthodontic work for at least 3 months to correct my bite. I suffer from absolutely no...